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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 904

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 471

One-way from

R6 904

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 843
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 30/7-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 20m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 386 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2025.

Wed 30/719:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/80:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/7R13 471
Mon 22/99:50JNB - CMB
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/104:05CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7R13 524
Tue 23/913:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 29/93:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R13 613
Sat 26/79:50JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/823:40CMB - JNB
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 773
Fri 5/914:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/916:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R15 583
Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB
2 stops21h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1116:40CMB - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/7R16 329
Fri 22/810:05JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Fri 29/822:05CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Deal found 8/7R16 329
Thu 21/813:00CPT - CMB
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 28/820:20CMB - CPT
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R18 050
Thu 6/1112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop37h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 10/1118:50CMB - CPT
1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 062
Thu 6/1110:40CPT - CMB
2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/110:45CMB - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7R19 328
Thu 6/1113:40CPT - CMB
1 stop28h 45mEmirates
Sun 9/112:45CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/7R19 541
Thu 21/813:50CPT - CMB
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/823:40CMB - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R20 571

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R13 471

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

9:50-15:25

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

4:05-8:20

1 stop31h 45m

R13 524

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

13:55-17:45

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R13 613

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/7

9:50-23:10

2 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/8

23:40-8:20

2 stops36h 10m

R13 773

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

14:30-15:25

2 stops21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/9

16:30-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

R15 583

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

10:05-8:35

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

22:05-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

R16 329

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-15:10

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

16:40-14:35

2 stops25h 25m

R16 329

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

13:00-9:40

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

20:20-10:50

1 stop18h 00m

R18 050

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:35-5:50

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

18:50-10:30

1 stop19h 10m

R19 062

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R19 328

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 8 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 591 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 221 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?

    R6 904 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 460 and R9 620, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 166AverageR13 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 391AverageR14 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 897AverageR17 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 806AverageR18 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 062AverageR20 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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